Richfield, Utah—October 26, 2007—Managers in the Richfield Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Field Office have released their Draft Resource Management Plan and environmental impact statement (RMP/EIS) for public comment. This draft plan is the culmination of a cooperative effort between the BLM, local government and communities that began five years ago.

Cornell Christensen, Field Office Manager, said, “We’re pleased to have the draft plan completed and ready for review. The public has an opportunity to share their thoughts about the work that has been accomplished to this point.”

Open houses will be held where the public can meet with BLM resource specialists to review the plan and offer comment. The meetings will be held at the following times and locations:

Written comments may be addressed to the attention of John Russell, Assistant Planner, Richfield BLM Field Office, 150 East, 900 North, Richfield, UT 84701. They may also be e-mailed to: UT_Richfield_Comments@blm.gov . The comment period ends on Jan. 23, 2008.

For further information or to obtain a copy of the draft RMP/EIS, please contact the Richfield Field Office at (435) 896-1070.